Meghalaya COVID situation: We have not let down our guards, says CM Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today allayed apprehensions over the prevailing COVID situation in the state. Days after the first COVID death was reported in West Garo Hills, Chief Minister Sangma affirmed that his government has not lowered the guards.
Sangma said,”we have not let down our guards. We are ensuring that any cases which are coming up, we are taking necessary action. We have urged people to take precautions like avoiding congested areas and wearing masks. We are also making sure that the overall health infrastructure in key places are there so that we are ready for any kind of eventuality.”
The Meghalaya Chief Minister emphasised that people must adhere to precautionary measures although the gravity of the situation is not as serious as it was during the outbreak of the Delta variant.
Chief Minister Sangma said,”The trend of COVID is there, the testings are taking place. But whatever evidence we have seen in the last few months or weeks, it is a milder version compared to the previous ones.”
When asked about his response on whether there is any shortage of vaccines, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma replied,”Regarding vaccinations, yes there could be shortage keeping in mind the fact that if you have to vaccinate everybody with the booster shots than we will not have enough for everybody, but these concerns are being taken up with the Government of India.”
However, the Meghalaya Chief Minister assured all the needful would be done to make sure that the booster dose is available if anybody desires to get it administered.